HotSpots H2O: Tensions Rise as India, China Clash Over Proposed Chinese Dam
Tensions spiked between China and India after the Chinese government announced plans to build a dam across one of the major waterways flowing from Tibet.
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HotSpots H2O: Wetland Restoration in India Aims to Prevent Human-Animal Conflict
In Assam, a state in northeastern India, authorities at Kaziranga National Park are restoring six wetlands and collecting rainwater to prevent human-animal conflict during the water-scarce winter months. Seasonal shortages push wildlife toward nearby hills in search of water, where settlements and villages are located and confrontations normally occur. Some animals can cause large amounts […]
Colorado River Indian Tribes Take Another Step Toward Marketing Valuable Water in Arizona
The Colorado River Indian Tribes unveiled draft legislation to allow their water to be leased to users in Arizona off the reservation or stored underground.
The Stream, October 29, 2020: Climate Change Forces Indian Cities To Reinvent Urban Planning
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Major Indian cities are factoring climate risks into new urban planning strategies. Legionella is found in an Israeli hospital’s water supply. Mexican National Guard members are arrested in connection to a woman’s death during protests at the La Boquilla dam in September. Covid-19 is increasingly being found in Boston area sewage. A […]
The Stream, October 20, 2020: Indian Cities Look For Alternative Water Supplies As Demand Increases
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Almost half of the U.S. is experiencing unprecedented drought. Landslides and tsunamis are becoming more common as glacial ice continues to melt in the world’s coldest regions. The Japanese government is planning to start dumping over a million tons of radioactive waste into the ocean. New Jersey extends its utilities moratorium during […]
The Stream, September 15, 2020: Extreme Weather Events Could Be Causing High Suicide Rates in India
The Global Rundown A new study has linked skyrocketing suicide rates in rural India to extreme weather events. Nornickel in Russia says about 10 percent of fuel remains in rivers after a spill earlier this year. Five tropical storms are simultaneously moving through the Atlantic. Torrential rainfall causes a mine to collapse in the Democratic […]
The Stream, September 1, 2020: Record-Breaking August Rains Flood Districts Across India
The Global Rundown India experiences its highest level of rainfall in the month of August since 1983. Flooding in Sudan has impacted almost 400 thousand since July. New findings on microplastics in agricultural fields could threaten food supplies globally. The U.S. Gulf Coast battles the aftermath of Hurricane Laura and the Covid-19 pandemic. Pacific islanders […]
The Stream, August 25, 2020: Water in India’s Dams are Reaching Full Capacity
The Global Rundown Water storage in Indian cities is rising. Thousands evacuated their homes in Brazil because of a water pipe rupture. Massachusetts’s North Shore is facing crippling damage due to climate change. Two storms are expected to wreak havoc along the U.S. Gulf Coast. China said it would release water flow data on its […]
India’s Most Recent Cyclone Highlights A Worrying Future
Storms are growing stronger as the planet warms. India must focus on an integrated approach after Cyclone Amphan, researchers say.
The Stream, August 4, 2020: Future Monsoon Seasons in India Will Be Weaker, Study Says
The Global Rundown A new study predicts future monsoon seasons will be weakened in India. New York passes new drinking water regulations. The Navajo Nation approves spending for coronavirus relief. Hurricane Isaias threatens the Florida coast. A new study finds hundreds of dams are being built on protected areas globally. “Rivers are the lifeblood of […]
HotSpots H2O: Powerful Cyclone Amphan Uproots Millions in Bangladesh and India
Parts of Bangladesh and eastern India are reeling in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan, the most powerful storm to hit the region in more than a decade.
The Stream, April 16, 2020: Average Monsoon Rains Expected in India in 2020
The Global Rundown Meteorologists predict average monsoon rainfall for India in 2020. Organizations working to protect the Mekong River request greater transparency from China following a recent report alleging that China withheld water from drought-hit downstream nations last year. Florida argues against a judge’s recommendation that a water rights debate with Georgia be dismissed from […]
